Do or Do Not- There is No Try

Merry Meet,

How glad I am to see you…please wade through all the packing supplies…so sorry to have not been around…it is crazy, we are down to 25 days and there is so much to be done…

I have spoken to all my patients and they are aware my massage office will be closed from May 10, 2012- Aug. 15, 2012…they know I will miss them, but they know this is something I must do and they stand behind me…I am blessed

American Boudica Publishing is under control of Chris Bilton until my return in August 15, 2012…you will soon be able to see his work at the Rotherham Art Festival

School is going well…Feng Shui has been quite interesting…Today is my final…then a whole week of spring break…my next class will be in Chinese Medicine while on the paddle…I am actually excited about this…a netbook was donated for me to use for my studies while on the road…we also got a printer donation…the school is aware I am on the paddle and is working with me…Blessings are abundant

The Circle of Boudica will close on May 2, 2012 until Aug. 15, 2012…if you are in need of Guidance, please contact my Bard Chris Bilton…Beltane is fast approaching and I am so excited…if you wish to join me let me know:)…I will have Pastor Scott from Atonement Church Bless the Blue Horizon on 4/29/2012

The gardens will be somewhat overgrown this summer…dad will be here to care for them until my return…I have been trying to catch everything up before I leave, but alas there are only so many hours in a day…my plants are strong enough to make it until I get home…I will joyfully clean it up when I get home…

Tristan will be married tomorrow…I am sad not to be there, but she has promised to send pictures and video…young Matt will be a nice addition to the family…his actions and reactions have me happy with him…I feel she has chosen well:)

The Vagina Monologues went wonderfully…we had a packed house at the Zephyrhills Lyons Club…great fun and great message…if you get the chance I highly recommend it

The Sunshine Paddle is only 25 days away…my nerves are on high…trying to make sure we have everything…painted and lettered the truck…packing, unpacking and packing again…begging for donations…checking in with every state and rechecking with the coast guard…prepare for the worst/hope for the best…I took the Florida’s Boaters test and passed…so much to do and so many gizmos to learn…getting them all registered and all paperwork turned in...I am excited about the blessing of the horizon...I am happy Pastor Scott agreed to help…Debby will be here on May the 10^th…she too is making ready to get under way with me…

Life will be back to Normal in August…until then, feel loved…you can write the address on the site (they will know my mail stops on route) or call and leave messages for me on that phone as I will call home daily…

Many Blessings,

D

Hypoglycemia

Merry Meet,

I was told that my body was fighting me 6 months ago…quitting smoking after over 20 years of hard addiction…losing weight…the tremendous amount of exercise I had started doing…the doctor told me I was not diabetic, but I did have hypoglycemia…really I paid no attention- he could have told me I had a sprained ankle…so much to do…I just kept going and added in meditation when I thought of it

About a month ago, I started having bad panic attacks and having a hard time speaking…I had no idea these were symptoms of this new calamity that had entered my life…I made an appointment with the doctor when I noticed how aggressive I had become…he sat me down to have a long chat with me…this was far more serious than I had originally thought

With yet another new menu plan…I started moving forward about a week ago…cigarettes will continue to be a thing of the past…I will continue to push my body…at this point I have lost 100 lbs…meditation is an everyday thing now…now I will also need to check my blood several times a day…Yuk

Your next question is about the paddle…it should not be…Janis, Marilyn, Steve, Chris and  Myself have been doing research…I can and will pull this off…we do need donations now:)

I am the Girly Pirate…The Lady Blue Horizon is ready to ride the waves…all gear is stowed…she and I are ready, willing and able…I am about to start 30 mile timed runs with and against the current…I found an awesome Landing flag from Amazon.com (this is also where Chewy’s life vest came from)…anyone who wants to paddle with me just give me a call…it would be great

Massage is going well…the clients are being supportive…they have seen my follow through…though they may think I am crazy, they know I will pull this off…we have such fun and many are finding information from everywhere…it has made time in the massage room fun and productive…I will be closed from 5/10- 8/15/12

American Boudica is being handled by Chris Bilton in my absence

School is going well…it is getting easier to concentrate and comprehend now that my blood is balancing…I was having a hard time

March 20th is almost here…I am so excited…what color candles will you burn…will you be watching the sky…I will be dancing by the Ostara fire…I am so excited

I am putting as much as possible in shut down mode so that Walter and Dale can hold the fort down while I am gone…I am glad that Janis is going…I feel by North Carolina, I will be passing exhaustion into ‘the state of robot’…she knows how to reach in that hermit shell and keep me going…if I need to slow down I will, but it is not my plan- it is my back up…if you would like to send a letter by kayak, I will carry 50 letters up…have your person meet me at the landing to pick it up…all of my internet friends are welcome to come…if you live near a Landing, please stop and say hello

I have heard every negative POS about this paddle…while some places have bent over backward to help…others…well we will just say they did not have time…I no longer have time for the negative nor will I make time for it…my focus is between school and the paddle…it does not mean I do not love or care about you- it does mean I will not get sucked into anyone’s vortex of crapp- I just do not have time

For those who have a free hand I could use some help…I will now get used to a new eating paradigm and continue to ready for the trip…continue to work on my bachelors…

May 15^th is coming…where will you be???? I will be in a kayak to show the world that  women mean something and there is life after hell

 Blessed Be,

D. Cooper-Rooney, LMT

Good Start to a Busy Year

Merry Meet,

How have you been…crazy does not fit my week…insane, maybe…it has been a great week to start a busy year…

Massage has been good…clients getting to learn boundaries of new found motion in their own body is fun to help with…I am impressed with how far many of my patients…whether or not I am your therapist…please keep in mind that a positive attitude will aide in your recovery more than any drug on the market:)

School has been difficult…science is not an easy subject, though I do enjoy it…the teacher is nice…it’s just a lot to take in…her main focus is global warming or if you need to be politically correct- Climate Change…this subject is mainly due to greed and vanity…I get very snarky on the issue…I try to be as green as possible and I try to be an example…I am not perfect, but I work on it every day…maybe if more people stopped to think, maybe we could cut green house gasses down…3 generations down the line of humans would be ever so thankful to us for that- you see that is how long it would take before we cleaned up enough to notice, as we are now that polluted…

Chris and I will soon be releasing a new children’s series…since we have so many animals on the paddle, the series will have the paddle from the animals point of view…we are excited and happy to have American Boudica working again…

Impending Imbolc has the Circle a twitter…I will be making a fresh chicken dinner and a small bon fire…this year it lands on February 1…I am feeling very in touch with nature…I have faith this will be a good year

The paddle has been busy…I have made several appearances …Walter was missing our friends at Siesta Key Bike and Kayak, so off we went…always great service…the water was about 65f and the air about 80f…it was a beautiful morning on the water, Walt and I felt like we had the whole place to ourselves as no one was in sight except many different species of birds…we went ‘Walt’s Fish and Chips’ in Sarasota for lunch…I spoke to the waitress about the paddle and she donated a Beautiful ‘Pirate Haven’ T-shirt:)…Monday, Janice and I will be on the way to Crystal River…a Manatee Paddle is always fun

My new niece is due at any time now…my parents are quite excited and mom will leave for MA next week…I found the baby some pirate sox and Walter bought her a zippered, tie dye hooded sweatshirt…too cute…mom is working on a quilt…I have been told it is a girl and that upon birth her name will be Abigail…I hope to meet the child when I am on my paddle…it is my hope the mother will bring her to out to see me

I am quite sad to tell you that during the last freeze, I lost 5 of my fish…I am now down to 2…I have had them around 8 years…they will now swim in the forever pond…the last 2 seem quite sad

Oranges, Lemons and Limes...People often think of sailors and scurvy when you say it is good for your health and other vitamin C issues…people do not think about it as an antidepressant…the many compounds in citrus are good for the brain and the immune system

Well sweetie…I am tired and need to pack for the morning

Blessed Be,

D

Yule Tide Rolling

Hello my friend,

            Muddville has been a happening place this week…I am glad you made time to help me wrap these presents…thank you so much…here is a roll of paper, tape and I have a cutter gadget for you…life waters’ are in the fridge if you want one…it has been a busy week- positive, but difficult…let me fill you in

            Massage has been picking up…my snowbirds are flying in- this has been great because when they left I was fat and smoked, I love the looks I am getting:)…the bodywork has been flowing and so has conservation…my local patients are keeping scrapbooks of how things are going…we are all working toward better health…can any therapist ask for more?

            In school, Naturopathy is a very interesting subject…last week was my midterm and a paper…this is not a great deal of work, but on a packed week it seemed huge…lol…thankfully it is a subject I have passion for and that makes it much easier

            American Boudica is focused on The Sunshine Paddle at the moment…Chris has been working with his daughter in Painting…her name is Kay Bilton…keep an eye out, her work is fab and I am sure if she sticks with it she will be quite successful…she has an acute eye for movement and motion…I am also praying for a Yule miracle for the old computer, that we can at least salvage the information from her Motherboard

            The Circle has been a giving place this holiday…15 children of 4 different religions in 5 countries will have a holiday this year…I have a wonderful congregation and I am thankful for each member…it is a true feeling of being blessed to be a part of it…the best present I could get is to be surrounded by such wonderful people…

            The Sunshine Paddle has been a blessing this week…The 8^th Annual Peace Breakfast for The Sunrise Shelter at the Tampabay Golf and Country Club was very moving…I had to go to Sarasota to check on my boat…it was Walter and my 13^th Anniversary…I called Siesta Bike and Kayak Rental and Scotty had me call Siesta Key Bungalow…I explained to Gayle the pinch I was in and she offered to help me out…OMG…what a beautiful blessing…we got to paddle through the Neville Reserve at sunset…Walter is gaining confidence…we got back to see the last of the sunset in the Gulf of Mexico…Lance had recommended Captain Curt’s Crab  Bar…it was clean and had good food…the bungalowwas fit for a princess on a beach holiday…Gayle brought out the girlie pirate in me…lol…the next morning we caught sunrise at the public beach…I understand why it is voted the #1 beach…VERY Romantic…Walter gave me a paddle with blades that match the Blue Horizon and I got him a metal detector for when he has to wait on shore for me…the perfect practice/ anniversary weekend cap off was at the Orange Octopus…YUM

            I saw an article this week about how Florida was the most depressed state in the country…I do not agree with that statement…since the economy went belly up here first and unemployment is high…people are worn out, but are still quick with a joke and boisterous with laughter…we have a lot of fun and understand how to hunker down…our state has its very own Peyton Place- past and present, beautiful beaches that you do not have to be beautiful to walk and great food served by cooks before they become famous…I have been up and down the west coast and middle of the state for practice and found this to be true all over the state…I chose Florida many years ago…it is my home and I love it here…I guess they wrote the article with some facts they looked up and did not understand this state or her people

            We have color popping up all over the yard…while in Siesta Key, we saw a lot of color…I love the Palm Trees all decorated in holiday lights…I thought about getting some solar holiday lights for my cactus…maybe next year…we are trying to cut the electric bill to help save for the trip as donations have been slow;/

            A question was posed to me about the smell or lack thereof in my house since I have 4 dogs and a cat…I sweep 3-4 times a day…I mop once or twice a day…animals get bathed once a week…I have removed all carpet…they also get walked and brushed several times a day…it’s a lot of work…I would not trade them for the world;)

Herbal Healing Salve

1 cup herb infused oil (in this case lemon mint)

1 - 2 oz. Beeswax

2 Tablespoons Honey

10 capsules Vitamin E Oil

½ tsp. each tea tree and lavender essential oils

In a small pan, gently heat the herb infused oil, honey and beeswax until barely melted. Cut or poke the vitamin E capsules open, and squeeze the vitamin E oil into the beeswax/oil mixture. Remove from heat, and add the essential oils. Pour a tiny amount of the salve mixture onto waxed paper or into a container to cool. Test it for thickness - if you'd like it to be harder, add more beeswax. If you'd like it to have a thinner balm, add more oils.

When you're satisfied with the consistency, pour the balm into clean, sanitized jars and let cool. This all-purpose salve can be used for cuts, scrapes, splinters, diaper rash, burns, rashes, or for dry skin.

Well honey, I am tired and we have everything ready except for the few that have yet to be delivered….again…many thanks for pitching in…may you make time to help those who help others this season…give someone the gift of laughter…its free and is usually returned right away- in a good way…lol…Merry Yule

Blessed Be,

D

East Bound and Down, Load it up and Paddle it

Good Morning,

How are you doing this morning….hope you are ready for an interesting conversation….the battered women’s syndrome has been hard core this week and made speaking difficult thing, but here I speak through my fingers…yes, the cooler weather has everyone a bit frisky…I am in high production mode until the start of January…then I will start training on the east coast

Massage has been picking up…it is time for paraffin again…this makes everyone happy (I only use fresh organic paraffin- so it is only here once a year)…my patients are fab…we work together at keeping them healthy and happy…recently a client had quit his supplements….he said ‘I was just tired of them’…when he felt the difference, he came to me and said ‘help, I want to feel good again’…if maintenance medicine is done properly- you should feel nothing unless you stop…it is good to have your supplements checked once a month until you are balanced, then approx. every 3 moths…

American Boudica is working on magazine articles at the moment…I am still trying to reach the computer doctor, but do not think he will be seen until after the holiday…Chris has been painting, I hope to see them posted soon…his work is quite impressive

School has been awesome…I got an 89 in ‘Cellular Detox and Healing’….it is a real feeling I have that I will one day be a doctor…a natural doctor…I love what I do and hope to make a difference

In the Circle, we have an ill child…she is thin and fighting in her lungs…her family is worried…please pray for her and send whatever healing energy you can…please burn blue and yellow candles for healing…

I will be bringing the tropical’s in this weekend…the temps are starting to drop below 50…the hard part will be keeping the critters away from them…I hope the figs will be ready to harvest this week…though, I think dad has been eating them off the vine…lol

Chole is now 75lbs and learning to work with his size…he has no idea how big he is and tries to do all the things the other dogs do, but they are much smaller…this creates some quite funny encounters…he will be a year next month…where did the time go…

The SunshinePaddle has had a ton of office work to do…I will be on the paddle this weekend…for those who wish to join me call (813)907-6279…I am very excited that Mrs. Marilyn Lemay will be sewing some things for the trip…I picked up the fabric and made a video…will be neat to see what happens:)

Storing Dried Herbs

  1.     Store your dried herbs in air tight containers, Zip lock closing bags will do.

2.     Be sure to label and date your containers.

3.     Your herbs will retain more nutrient if you store the leaves whole and crush them when you are ready to use them.

4.     Discard any dried herbs that show the slightest sign of mold or other pathogen.

5.     Place containers in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

6.     Dried herbs are best used within a year.

7.     As your herbs lose their color, they are also losing their nutrient.

I know my mouth usually runith over and many have been wondering why as of late I have been kind of quiet…I have a public image and a private image…my private image is for family and close friends…though we are VERY sarcastic and in a constant state of flux, we have always been close…at the moment, I feel this has been lost to me…I have been fighting for my own children…whether it be passive resistance or outright tearing ass, you see I love them first and would kill or die for all 38…I hear ya…they are over 18 and I have no control or so many would tell me about being legal…at 18 the Goddess did not come down and tell me that I am no longer responsible and hers is the law I will follow…I have been deep in quandary…maybe time on the water will help

May your holiday be blessed

D

Rivers lead to oceans

Merry Meet,

 

How are you? It has been a busy few weeks…sorry, I know it has been hard to get time with me…I am fine…others are not…I offer to help those I can, it often takes more than they know to help...it leaves you with a good tired though…and a sense of accomplishment...

Massage has been great…clients are making great forward movement…it is exciting to help someone keep in the best of health…it is great to see them benefit from the education I am getting…I am an amazing therapist...may you be blessed with someone as good as I am to medically look out for you;)

School has been going great…before getting your child vaccinated PLEASE read what is in the shot and make your choice accordingly…also please DO NOT get you daughter the Gaurdasil shot….the side effects are FAR worse than what would happen if your child caught the disease…this is my last week in Detox and Healing…I ended up turning in 2-5 page papers last week…it has been a challenging class and I feel lucky to be a part of it…

American Boudica is still on hiatus Until Jan 2, 2012…direct any questions to ChrisBilton and he will see to your needs...

The last few weeks has been about respect…giving it, without being asked…I have clean off headstones…donating to the vets…helping returning soldiers…spending time on those who have passed…due to the amount of negative or inert energy of prior weeks, I have focused on all that is positive and productive…the Circle colors for Thanksgiving are brown (earth), yellow (sun) and orange (abundance)

Walter and Cooper have been busy this week…I have a new kayak stand, stairs have been shured up…OMG…they were out today cleaning the air condition units…this week we will be cleaning the yard for winter...the honey do list is getting honesy done:)

I have now added a low dose folic acid to my supplement list…please check with your doctor…you may find it useful…

The SunshinePaddle has taken on a life of its own…it has been a great deal of work, but very rewarding to be able to give back…we are now putting together bags for each day…donations of money or equipment or help are needed…you can read about in the Captains Log…check out the pictures at Photobucket or YouTube for our videos (getting better all the time)...had a great time at Fort De Soto last week...the cannon are so big

I am thankful for all passed and present that have made me who I am…good and bad, all contributed…I am thankful for you being in my life...pease plant poppies:)

May you days and nights hold the peace of ageless slumber…

Blessed Be,

D

Need for a Peaceful Journey

It 3 am, thank you for letting me in…I am not violent by nature, but at this point I could beat the red out of a side of beef…I am not threatening ANYONE…just stating my muscles are pumped and in a heightened state of awareness…I know the weather is bad, but I may go paddle anyway…you can’t wear inmate orange for beating on the ocean

Massage is fine…the clients have kept me busy this week

School is great…I got a solid B in Ayurveda…worked hard and very proud of it…my next class is ‘Detoxing the Body and Supplements’…

AmericanBoudica Publishing is closed this week…Chris’s Mom has gone to meet the Goddess…she was a great woman and a wonderful friend…she is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren…I will miss her

In the Circle this week, we have mourned…I have been watching a member turn deeply to drugs (pills)…though I have reached out, it has done no good…this is more than frustrating…I also worked with a young member who has a sister pass due to cancer…being a caregiver is not easy…this Samhain will be hard

Last week, I spent 4 days on the water…the Sunshine Paddle website has been updated…working hard to get all dates confirmed…if you have ideas please give me a call…I cannot do this alone…if you have equipment to donate or want to make a donation of cash or information you feel will help please call (813) 907-6279 or e-mail…Friday, I will be at Meadow Point #3 doing rescue/safety rolls in The Blue Horizon…Saturday, I will be getting her rudder pegs fixed and her stern bulkhead reinforced…

Our last days of summer have left the yard awash in color…the animals are feeling frisky in the cooler weather…the fall plants are starting to spring up…Cooper has been doing a good job around the yard..His roses look like beautiful bouquets on the front lawn

Thank you for being here…I know I can only do the best I can do…it is just sometimes, I wish it were more...

Be Blessed,

D

Silent All These Years

Greetings,

How are you today…I am well…it has been a beautiful fall…life is moving at a good pace and I with it…

Massage has started picking up…I love this time of year…being able to mix hot and cold therapies is fun…I have found 2 new crooner CDs…always a good thing…I found this young guy, Matt Dusk…good sound

School is going well…I am working VERY hard in this class, but it is so worth it…fabulous teacher…Ayurveda is complex and simple at the same time

American Boudica is currently happening, so we may write more of our story;)…Chris and I are currently looking for a converter or at least someone to show me how…the tech guys at adobe do not know there product well enough to answer advanced questions…it is my hope to get Book 3 out soon

In the Circle this week entered the 1 pound grandchild of a friend, we lost a loving mother in-law of a member…thank you all for the very loving energy you sent to both…I let a dozen roses go over the water as an offering…may you all feel blessed

The gardens are changing to their fall colors…it is quite lovely, this is the first year my cactus has bloomed …even the weeds seems to be flowering…it has now cooled down to the high 80s and the high 70s at night…the deep heavy soaking rains will help us through the long dry winter...

The animals seem to be full of themselves in this cool weather…Chole loves the water and enjoys splashing in the puddles…the rest of the crew hates the water…they go out only long enough to do their business and beeline for the door, kinda funny…the motor blew on the fish air pump, so we had to get a new one…the pond has been filled to the top with all the rain, funny the fish never try to swim out…they must be happy at home;)

The SunshinePaddle has left me feeling blessed…in a few days I will be paddling with some really awesome people and I feel very privileged…I have been working hard on this and to watch it all come together leaves me in awe often…Janice says we are doing the right thing and this is why we have been so blessed…

I read an article today that was very upsetting…the author tried to defend a wife beater…in the article she states the woman feared, as he continued to threaten to take her children and she killed one child, thought she had killed the second and was attempting to kill herself…this is where her found her, took a flashlight and beat her to death…STOP…the woman feared…was she a nut or did he beat her…why were the woman and children not removed to safety or the children not removed temporarily until she got help…this woman was having a problem…why did it get this far…people (especially her husband) today are afraid to stand up and do the right thing…I have no sympathy for him as he had options he did not take and a fear like the woman carried does not come from nowhere…I feel bad for the child who lived, she has lost both parents…for her I will pray…as for the author of such an ignorant piece of work, I will be thankful she has never been battered and will pray she never knows such fear or reality…I will also pray she writes on subjects she has a flare for…it really irks me when people who have no concept of what that life is try to understand it…I can never understand the need to belittle someone as to threaten the children in any way shape or form…if you know someone who has mentally stepped out and children are involved, pull up your big kid panties and help…do the right thing;)

Thank you…I feel much better now

Dandelion-aka Taraxacum officinale (Composite Family) - The leaves of this plant are a powerful diuretic. The roots are a blood purifier which helps remove toxins from the liver and kidneys. Because it is high in vitamins and iron, this herb is useful for treating anemia.

Be Blessed,

D

Welcome to the Surface of the Sun

How are you…I am here…the 100f degree heat has me cooking…I am glad we have a few to sit and chat…Make a Wish and blow

Yes, I am still a massage therapist…this is a calling put on my heart by my deity and one I must fulfill…I have to admit though, it does at points, push me past the outer limits of Krylon…I had 7 appointments scheduled this week and only 2 completed…each person had good reason, but still it is hard to pay bills when money is slow…I am thankful…at least I had 2

In school I got an A in ‘The Meaning of Health’…this class was something else…not really sure if I mean that in a good way or a bad one…it was all about how the brain effects the body and emotion…great information…did you know that the depressed feeling you get during the flu is not a ‘real feeling’ it is a feeling created by the brain…the brain releases a hormone that makes that feeling when mucus hits a certain level in the body proper…I have now entered ‘Psychology’ class…it is such soft science that often contradicts itself depending on what philosophy you follow so, for me it is usually like nails on a chalkboard…maybe this teacher will make it fun…after looking at the syllabus, she has given us plenty of work

American Boudica has been going over our new author’s, Dave Benuska, start of his book…we are quite happy and excited about this…I have been working on book 4 and Chris on the cover of book 3…he has been on the run with his painting muse…I am also upgrading our publishing software…I have to be honest that poor Rose has had her hands full with Chris and I…their grandchild and my adopted grandnephew is due soon…we are quite like children waiting for Santa…we are thousands of miles apart, but I always feel as though I could run around the corner and have a spot of tea…I am thankful for Walter and Rose for keeping Chris and I grounded;)

In the pool I have had this weird cloud…nothing has cleaned it out…after a month of trying everything under the sun, I drained it…I then refilled it…4 days later and the cloud is starting again…it is a funky looking brown cloud…when I get in the pool it looks like there is burnt butter on the bottom…as my foot hits the floor of the pool it puffs up like a cloud…it does not vacuum, I change the filter daily, add chlorine…I tried different stuff from Walmart, Kmart and Target…The pool place had the same stuff at 3x the price…anyway, here is my thought…all of this stuff in my pool had to be in the air of my yard…pools tend to work as air filters for the air around them…I have often thought of myself floating in natures tea when the water was clean…but, this truly weird…kind of like dropping your hand in a pile of baby powder…well, if you can think of something, I am open to suggestion

The gardens are doing well…I water between 8pm- 7am 2x a week…on June 15th the beds will get their last weeding until August 30…we are already facing high heat and humidity, to weed more than that would stress my plants…the flowers all around the yard have been giving big blooms this year

Mom and Dad are coming up on their 50 year anniversary…that’s a long time to pick up anyone’s draws…I felt bad because I wanted to get them something great, but, money is very tight…they will be going to Maine to see family…I wanted to try to get them a cool cottage by a beach…if anyone has ideas on this I am listening…all I could find was 500$ a week and up…I was hoping I could find someplace that had a couple of weeks, but that was way too high for me

Did you laugh today…did you know a rolling belly laugh (real or faked) that is done for 30 seconds or more will use almost every muscle in the body…if you do this 3x a day for more than 30 days, not only will you see a difference in your waistline, but you will see the start to see several improvements in your own life…keep a journal, positive thoughts and an open mind…bet I am right;) and the best part is that it is all free and done by you for you, so you really appreciate it;)

The Circle of Boudica has kept me running…holidays are important, but at the moment let me speak about life…Being there to help the new ones in or the old ones to go is very important…take time for both…weather they belong to you or not…a smile and kind word mean a lot to those who have nothing…money means nothing to those who need a hand to hold…also there has been a recent outbreak of women killing their children and then committing suicide…before you do something so stupid, talk to someone…though the country is in a VERY sad state at the moment…it will pass…if you really must depart this life, let your children have a try at theirs’…there is NO forgiveness in any religion I am aware of for those who harm children…on a better note…Midsummers is coming up…just a few weeks away…what are your plans????

Today is day 45 with No Tobacco…I am told at some point I will be happy about this…I can breathe a bit better…other than that I am not impressed…it made everyone else happy…

May you all be blessed to good health…A moment of silence for those who were affected by the storms that raged through the country…Please Remember to thank a VET today

D

Running on Empty

Merry Meet,


So much to tell…I see you putting up the winter clothes…here pass me a basket and I will help you fold them for packing…I got my summer clothes out last week…

The twins were home most of the weekend…it was so nice…Tris looks great…she and her Cousin James went to the Strawberry Festival…Dansir was in her doololly mood…they had pics done for me…Jaz came by to visit…Walter made a steak dinner…we all had a good time

Massage has been flowing this week…I got to try a new natural/organic lotion on Wednesday and Thursday…I was quite impressed…usually the organic lotions have a heavy smell and this one was almost odorless and had a really good drag…I will be raising my prices to $50 per hour

In my Public Speaking class, there has been a lot of reading and papers…I have to record a 5 minute presentation…I get to speak with a job counselor next week…YEA

Things at the publishing house have been slow…Tris in town and Chris with the flu…well, I have been writing, but have not had a chance at much else…book 4 and the children’s book are looking good

The Circle of Boudica has been a place of healing…I hear many whales heaving a big sigh of relief…a feeling of peace has surrounded the house…Baby Zach had a small scare, but is doing much better…I have been counseling a few pregnant moms…has anyone noticed how cute the clothes have gotten…one came to ask me about breast feeding and I cold not believe how hip she was dressed

The sugar gliders have found a new home…I have been in touch with the woman who took them…her husband has built them a larger cage and she has 3 children to play with them….I was very sad to see them go, but feel this will be better for them….she also knows she can bring them back if for any reason she can no longer take care of them…I miss their nightly chatter

The dogs have been having fun in the sun…Chole has been learning commands well…Quintus has been quite nosy lately…it seems that he feels he is supposed to be at my feet at all times or at least he thinks so…Ramses has enjoyed having his mom home…he has pranced around all week long like he owns the place

The pool is cleaned and up…the 2 days after it was only 60f out…it hit 80 today which will warm up the water…I hope to get in it tomorrow…I started to learn guitar…it is something I have always wanted to learn…I have also been trying to learn strategy of go…I will be planting seedlings in the ground next week…I got a word search book to share with my granddaughter

Life is good…may you be so blessed

D

Happy Day in Muddville

Merry Meet,


Hail and good day to you….glad to see you are feeling well…yes…as a matter of fact I am in a great mood…let me fill you in…

In the past few days I have had a few great clients…our conversations while I have been working on them have been very insightful and given me a great deal to ponder…very cool

Chris chastised me…much needed…about slacking off on my writing…he was right and it was the foot in the ass I needed to get me motivated…American Boudica will also start publishing a new author…Boudica Book 3- Other Peoples Karma, will soon be out…the children’s book will be out soon after

Week 3 of math…I am no longer losing my mind…I have accepted the fact I will not get an A and made peace with it…I am studying my heart out and hope to pull a B…I do love math and the teacher is great…

In the Circle, we are awaiting babies…moms are all as happy as possible and doing well…many of us have started seedlings getting ready for Ostara…I have to pick up pastel, bright candles…I am also planning the feast…

The same day the income tax came in the fridge and washer gave up the ghost…we were able to get reconditioned appliances…it took most of the return, but the house no longer shakes when the rinse cycle hits and the sound of a diesel is no longer in the kitchen when the fridge compressor motor kicked in…

We ordered a bee starter kit for dad for Christmas…it arrived yesterday…Walter built it this morning…Dad has been worried about the bees…I am psyched about this and dying to see what he will do with it…it looks cool

The puppies are like having babies in the house…they require quite a bit of attention…Cole has started training and doing well with it…I tried to work with Quintus…he did not take it well…Chewy has been a big help with herding them up…It takes 2 of us to let the heard loose in the yard…I am getting a lot of exercise



A friend sent me Jeopardy game for the Wii…I am excited to try it…I have also been sent the game of ‘Go’…although that I will have to study before I play…I am still looking for the Egyptian game ‘Senet’…

I have been cooking…pot roast, rolls, breakfast rolls, ham…it is a great way to relieve stress…although it does not make the waist any smaller…

I will be cleaning up the yard this week…green is sprouting every where…I will take pictures…my pool needs to be cleaned and made ready for summer…spring seems to be here early…I am ready for a hot summer…

Herbal Remedies for Sinusitis
ANISE- tea helps break up congestion.
CAT'S CLAW- relieves inflammation, and fights bacterial infection.
ELDERBERRY- helps loosen congestion.
HOREHOUND- tea helps break up congestion.
OSHA- antiviral, antibacterial.
THYME-, tea breaks up congestion.



Thank you for stopping by…I hope you are in a much better mood…it feels better being positive…I am glad the Oak pollen is passed…May the sun hit your face while the wind is on your back;)


Blessed Be,
D